Export procedures

Export means to take or cause goods to be taken out of Tanzania. Exports are free of duty and taxes except for three items; Raw hides and skins which are chargeable to export duty at the rate of 80% of FOB value or USD 0.25 per kg whichever is higher, Raw cashew nuts which are chargeable to export duty at the rate of 15% of FOB value or USD 160 per metric ton whichever is higher and Wet blue leather are levied at the rate of 10% on FOB.

How do I process export documents?

The exporter is required to appoint a Licensed Clearing and Forwarding Agent (CFA) to clear his/her goods for export

Documentation process is done online and completed before examination of goods and export release.

The exporter hands over the documents to the CFA who uploads them in the Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS for Mainland) and ASYCUDA++ for Zanzibar together with all attachment of relevant documents including permits from Other Government Departments (OGD).

Assessment of export taxes and duties if any.

CFA make booking of container(s) from shipping line/agent.

Stuffing of export cargo into container(s) under supervision of TRA and Other Government Departments (OGDs)

For exportation made through Zanzibar the exporter hands over the documents either manually or electronically to the CFA who uploads them in the Automated Systems for Customs Data (ASYCUDA++) and lodges the same to TRA; whereby a reference number is automatically generated.

The exporter is required to inform the customs before loading the goods in the container or truck as the customs officer is required to supervise the loading process

Booking of the space at the shipping line is not required for exports made through overland.

What are the required documents?

The following documents shall be produced for export:

Invoice

Parking list

TIN certificate (exporter)

Authorization letter

Export certificates from relevant Authorities depending on nature of the goods to be exported. The certificates/permits may include.